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Speed of Sound
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« on: July 26, 2006, 07:07:46 PM »
I think we should host a series of 1 on 1 debates. We could use this thread to set up the debates, and then make sperate threads for the debate to happen in. I got the idea from another forum, and it seems to work pretty well there. Anyone got an itch for a political duel, with no interferences?


Also, if this catches on, could I get this pinned?
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2006, 07:25:34 PM »
I like the idea.  It's about time the forum started talking about relevant issues.
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2006, 08:30:38 PM »
Quote from: Speed Of Sound on July 26, 2006, 07:07:46 PM
Anyone got an itch for a political duel, with no interferences?
Sure.
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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2006, 10:24:12 PM »
This could be very good for the forum... I dunno if most of the forumites have the patience for it, but good luck to you.
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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2006, 12:22:32 AM »
It certainly could be interesting, although I'm not sure how debate is necessarily helped by having only two people post. I think a wider range of opinons is better, but it would be interesting to have one on one debates for a time frame of say a week, and then we vote on the winners after that or some such. Maybe even in the style of a single elimination tournament with the winners advancing on down the bracket. The rules could be that each person is only allowed to post once and then the other one posts once, alternating back and forth.
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« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2006, 12:43:33 AM »
What about a championship tournament?
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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2006, 09:39:00 PM »
Sounds cool gang, but We'll need someone to set it up, and Im really lazy. Sad lol I might if no one else does, but Im no good at this stuff.
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« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2006, 09:47:34 PM »
First we'd need to take applications and then make a bracket, probably of 16 members.
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« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2006, 10:13:52 PM »
Quote from: © Boss Tweed on July 28, 2006, 09:47:34 PM
First we'd need to take applications and then make a bracket, probably of 16 members.

I agree. Maybe 4 for each major ideology? (Populist, Libertarian, Conservative, Liberal)

I'd love to help set this up and maybe help judge or participate.  How would we do judging?-->Or is this just endless debates?

If anyone wants to PM me if they're interested I'll keep track of the names.
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« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2006, 01:57:19 PM »
*bump* More people have to be interested enough to PM me.  This is the Debate forum for Pete's sake!  If you're here, you probably want to debate.
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« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2006, 12:38:47 AM »
I'm in anytime I'm on--but I'll be leaving for a week on Sat. Sad
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« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2006, 12:40:09 AM »
Ok so Inks, Bacon King, SoS.  Anyone else?
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« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2006, 04:51:14 AM »

I'll join in Smiley I quite enjoy a good debate.
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« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2006, 03:29:35 PM »
Quote from: afleitch on August 01, 2006, 04:51:14 AM

I'll join in Smiley I quite enjoy a good debate.

Good.


My other picks for people I want to join:
dazzleman, statesrights, john dibble, MODU, Emsworth*,Boss Tweed*, M + C*,Nym90*,Dr. Cynic*, Colin Wixted, Alcon, Smash255, Bullmoose, Walter Mitty

*=expressed interest already, but didn't confirm
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« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2006, 03:43:03 PM »
Quote from: Senator jerusalemcar5 on August 01, 2006, 03:29:35 PM
Quote from: afleitch on August 01, 2006, 04:51:14 AM

I'll join in Smiley I quite enjoy a good debate.

Good.


My other picks for people I want to join:
dazzleman, statesrights, john dibble, MODU, Emsworth*,Boss Tweed*, M + C*,Nym90*,Dr. Cynic*, Colin Wixted, Alcon, Smash255, Bullmoose, Walter Mitty

*=expressed interest already, but didn't confirm

So we're not doing this with the same number for each ideology?

Me + Dibble + Emsworth + M&C + Colin + Alcon + Bullmoose = 7 libertarian-ish posters, not 4.
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« Reply #15 on: August 01, 2006, 03:46:52 PM »
Quote from: SoD Bacon King on August 01, 2006, 03:43:03 PM
Quote from: Senator jerusalemcar5 on August 01, 2006, 03:29:35 PM
Quote from: afleitch on August 01, 2006, 04:51:14 AM

I'll join in Smiley I quite enjoy a good debate.

Good.


My other picks for people I want to join:
dazzleman, statesrights, john dibble, MODU, Emsworth*,Boss Tweed*, M + C*,Nym90*,Dr. Cynic*, Colin Wixted, Alcon, Smash255, Bullmoose, Walter Mitty

*=expressed interest already, but didn't confirm

So we're not doing this with the same number for each ideology?

Me + Dibble + Emsworth + M&C + Colin + Alcon + Bullmoose = 7 libertarian-ish posters, not 4.

Well obviously we have to wait and see who says yes, but I thought we should go with skill and activity, rather than just ideology.
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« Reply #16 on: August 01, 2006, 04:09:45 PM »
Quote from: Senator jerusalemcar5 on August 01, 2006, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: SoD Bacon King on August 01, 2006, 03:43:03 PM
Quote from: Senator jerusalemcar5 on August 01, 2006, 03:29:35 PM
Quote from: afleitch on August 01, 2006, 04:51:14 AM

I'll join in Smiley I quite enjoy a good debate.

Good.


My other picks for people I want to join:
dazzleman, statesrights, john dibble, MODU, Emsworth*,Boss Tweed*, M + C*,Nym90*,Dr. Cynic*, Colin Wixted, Alcon, Smash255, Bullmoose, Walter Mitty

*=expressed interest already, but didn't confirm

So we're not doing this with the same number for each ideology?

Me + Dibble + Emsworth + M&C + Colin + Alcon + Bullmoose = 7 libertarian-ish posters, not 4.

Well obviously we have to wait and see who says yes, but I thought we should go with skill and activity, rather than just ideology.

There are plenty of other skilled debators not on that list. You should probably not include those who haven't expressed interest, rather than picking who you think are the best- personal bias can get in the way.
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« Reply #17 on: August 01, 2006, 05:44:02 PM »
Quote from: SoD Bacon King on August 01, 2006, 03:43:03 PM
Me + Dibble + Emsworth + M&C + Colin + Alcon + Bullmoose = 7 libertarian-ish posters, not 4.

(waves) Make that 8 Smiley
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« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2006, 10:11:02 PM »
Quote from: SoD Bacon King on August 01, 2006, 04:09:45 PM
Quote from: Senator jerusalemcar5 on August 01, 2006, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: SoD Bacon King on August 01, 2006, 03:43:03 PM
Quote from: Senator jerusalemcar5 on August 01, 2006, 03:29:35 PM
Quote from: afleitch on August 01, 2006, 04:51:14 AM

I'll join in Smiley I quite enjoy a good debate.

Good.


My other picks for people I want to join:
dazzleman, statesrights, john dibble, MODU, Emsworth*,Boss Tweed*, M + C*,Nym90*,Dr. Cynic*, Colin Wixted, Alcon, Smash255, Bullmoose, Walter Mitty

*=expressed interest already, but didn't confirm

So we're not doing this with the same number for each ideology?

Me + Dibble + Emsworth + M&C + Colin + Alcon + Bullmoose = 7 libertarian-ish posters, not 4.

Well obviously we have to wait and see who says yes, but I thought we should go with skill and activity, rather than just ideology.

There are plenty of other skilled debators not on that list. You should probably not include those who haven't expressed interest, rather than picking who you think are the best- personal bias can get in the way.

Those are simply people who I thought would be more interested.  I am hoping others would join.
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« Reply #19 on: August 01, 2006, 10:30:07 PM »
Quote from: afleitch on August 01, 2006, 05:44:02 PM
Quote from: SoD Bacon King on August 01, 2006, 03:43:03 PM
Me + Dibble + Emsworth + M&C + Colin + Alcon + Bullmoose = 7 libertarian-ish posters, not 4.

(waves) Make that 8 Smiley
Ah, sorry aflietch, I was only looking at JCar's list of 'other picks'.

Now us libertarians would control half the tournament! Grin
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« Reply #20 on: August 04, 2006, 08:09:33 AM »
I confirm I'm interested.
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« Reply #21 on: August 04, 2006, 08:59:46 AM »
I'm interested but wont participate till a later date.
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« Reply #22 on: August 04, 2006, 09:10:46 AM »
I will be gone from Saturday-next Sunday, so count me out until I get back--after that I'm still in.  (But I do work, so I'm normally not on from like 12-5)
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« Reply #23 on: August 04, 2006, 09:42:06 AM »


I have no problems with participating.  Sign me up.
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« Reply #24 on: August 04, 2006, 04:00:39 PM »
Quote from: MODU on August 04, 2006, 09:42:06 AM


I have no problems with participating.  Sign me up.

I like to dissagree with MODU so sign me up.
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